nano

/ˈnænəʊ/

noun 5adj 2

Collocations

ADJ.

good, supporting

The supporting nano particles helped strengthen the concrete structure significantly.

NANO + NOUN

industry, languages

The nano industry has grown rapidly over the past decade with new applications emerging constantly.

PREP.

through

Scientists observed the tiny particles moving through nano-sized channels in the laboratory experiment.

ADV.

actively, apparently

Scientists are apparently developing nano particles to treat cancer more effectively.

Definitions

noun

Clipping of nanotechnology.

The Czech government is actively supporting the nano industry through the participation of ministries and universities in research and development programs.

A nanotechnological device, such as a computer

A nanoscale device, such as a robot

Clipping of nanosecond.

Clipping of nanometre.

adj

Clipping of nanoscale.

"Aerographene" owes this ability to its unique structure at the nano level.

Clipping of nanotechnological.

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The Czech government is actively supporting the nano industry through the participation of ministries and universities in research and development programs.

Wiktionary

"Aerographene" owes this ability to its unique structure at the nano level.

Wiktionary

Apparently the iPod nano has good sound.

Tatoeba · #328351

The prefix nano stands for one-billionth, and one-billionth of just about any single thing is way too small for the human eye to see.

Tatoeba · #10935197

A nanometer, or nano, is one-thousand-millionth of a meter. This is about the size of atoms and molecules. Nanotechnologists work with materials this small.

Tatoeba · #11131100

Nano speaks six languages.

Tatoeba · #13117035

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